Law student jailed for killing doctor who saved sister’s life – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 22nd, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A law student who stabbed to death a doctor who became a mother figure to him after saving his sister’s life has been jailed for life.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st August 2008

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Life sentence for son who killed wealthy father – The Independent

Posted August 21st, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A ‘callous’ son who murdered his wealthy father before draining his bank accounts during a lavish spending spree was jailed for life today.”

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The Independent, 21st August 2008

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Walking stick death pair jailed – BBC News

Posted August 21st, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A 46-year-old man who was found guilty of murdering a grandfather by forcing a walking stick down his throat has been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 21st August 2008

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Convicted rapist declared ‘safe’ months before he murdered teenager – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 14th, 2008 in dangerous offenders, murder, rape by sally

“A convicted rapist sexually assaulted and murdered a teenage girl only months after he had been downgraded to the lowest risk level by public protection officials, it has been disclosed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2008

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Convicted rapist declared ‘safe’ months before he murdered teenager

Posted August 13th, 2008 in dangerous offenders, murder, news, rape by sally

“A convicted rapist sexually assaulted and murdered a teenage girl only months after he had been downgraded to the lowest risk level by public protection officials, it has been disclosed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2008

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Parents to be charged with murder of seven-year-old girl – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2008 in child neglect, murder, news by sally

“The mother and stepfather of a seven-year-old girl who allegedly starved to death are to be charged with her murder, the Crown Prosecution Service announced today.”

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The Guardian, 13th August 2008

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Colin Stagg wins £706,000 payout over Rachel Nickell murder charge – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2008 in compensation, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

“Colin Stagg, who was cleared 14 years ago of murdering Rachel Nickell, has been awarded £706,000 compensation, his solicitor said today.”

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The Guardian, 13th August 2008

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Regina v Bieber – Times Law Reports

Posted August 11th, 2008 in law reports, murder, sentencing by sally

Regina v Bieber

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“The imposition of a whole life sentence did not result in inhuman or degrading treatment, contrary to Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.”

The Times, 11th August 2008

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Life term for ‘dirty look’ killer – BBC News

Posted August 11th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A 16-year-old youth has been given a life sentence for stabbing to death a schoolboy who gave him a ‘dirty look’.”

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BBC News, 8th August 2008

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Eddie Gilfoyle: judges’ error over suicide note gives husband hope of appeal – The Times

Posted August 4th, 2008 in appeals, evidence, murder, news, suicide by sally

“A glaring error by judges in the case of a man accused of killing his wife by faking her suicide is to be used in a fresh attempt to clear his name.”

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The Times, 4th August 2008

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UK police win extradition over Salford gangland hit – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2008 in conspiracy, extradition, gangs, murder, news by sally

“One of Britain’s most wanted men will be extradited to the UK this week after being arrested in Benidorm, southern Spain. Bobby Spiers will be interviewed by Manchester police in connection with a bungled underworld hit in a Salford pub that left two men dead.”

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2008

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Q&A: Barry George and compensation – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2008 in compensation, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

“Speculation is mounting about how much compensation Barry George could receive if he decides to make a claim to the Miscarriages of Justice Support Service.”

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BBC News, 2nd August 2008

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‘Publicity distorted’ Dando case – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2008 in media, murder, news, retrials by sally

“The barrister for Barry George, cleared of killing presenter Jill Dando, has warned that huge publicity can distort investigations into high-profile cases.”

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BBC News, 2nd August 2008

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Barry George: loner cleared of JIll Dando killing set for £1m award – The Times

Posted August 4th, 2008 in compensation, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

“Barry George is free to seek more than £1 million compensation as the victim of a miscarriage of justice after being cleared yesterday of the murder of the Crimewatch presenter Jill Dando. ”

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The Times, 2nd August 2008

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George not guilty of Dando murder – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in murder, news, retrials by sally

“Barry George has been found not guilty of murdering BBC television presenter Jill Dando outside her London home.”

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BBC News, 1st August 2008

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‘Military-style’ killing sentence – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Three men have been convicted of killing a 20-year-old man in a ‘military-style’ attack.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

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Stab death youths lose appeal bid – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Three teenagers who stabbed a young father to death on Wearside after he confronted them about their rowdiness have lost their appeals.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

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Care worker is jailed for murder – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in care workers, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A care worker who murdered a disabled man for his £70,000 inheritance fund has been told she will spend at least 30 years in jail.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

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Nursing home killer gets 24 years – BBC News

Posted August 1st, 2008 in care homes, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who admitted murdering two women in a Leicester nursing home has been sentenced to life in prison and told he will serve a minimum of over 24 years.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

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Ruling due in witness murder case – BBC News

Posted July 30th, 2008 in human rights, murder, news, police, witnesses by sally

“Law Lords are expected to rule later on whether a police force breached the human rights of a witness who was murdered before he could give evidence.”

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BBC News, 30th July 2008

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